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Monday, August 27, 2012

How US retail travel and tourism industry can attract chinese tourists

What will be the impact of the growing influx of Chinese inbound tourists in the U.S.?

To make things simple, the big winner will be the U.S. retail industry, far ahead of the hospitality industry, the transportation industry, and the entertainment industry. According to recent China Elite Focus statistics, the average Chinese leisure tourist in the U.S. may spend around $2,500 in air transportation and lodging and more than $7,000 in shopping at retail stores on U.S. soil. And we are talking about an average Chinese traveller from the Chinese upper-middle class, not a high-net-worth individual, who will easily spend $100,000 in shopping for himself and his family and friends.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

In December 2009, China unveiled a massive plan to develop the southern Hainan province into a major international tourist destination. Sanya is the second-largest city in Hainan. In December of 2011, both St. Regis Sanya and MGM Grand Sanya opened. The major hotel chains Marriott and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide also have a presence there.

Friday, August 24, 2012

Above: The carrier plans to operate the “quiet zone” from February, 2013.

The long-haul arm of AirAsia has said it plans to ban children from the first eight rows in Economy of its A330 fleet.The “quiet zone” will be off-limits to those traveling with kids under the age of 12 because, according to the Malaysia-based airline, “we know that sometimes all you need is some peace and quiet for a more pleasant journey with us.”

CityNews recently had the opportunity to interview Kaewmala, an outspoken Thai writer who first made headlines with her provocative book on Thai sexuality, Thai Sex Talk.

Since then, Kaewmala has gone on to write about societal and political issues in Thailand, broaching such topics as Thailand’s failing education system, pop-culture scandals, and constitutional language. She regularly contributes to news website AsianCorrespondent.com, as well as the English version of Prachathai. Self-described as “unapologetically liberal”, Kaewmala is perhaps one of the few Thai female critics writing cogently on Thai issues in English today – acting as a much-needed bridge for both Thais and English-speakers/readers to discuss Thailand’s many social hang-ups, both amusing and controversial.

This three-part interview covers such topics as the construction of Thai culture, the role of expats in Thailand, and, of course, Kaewmala herself. Don’t forget to check out Kaewmala’s blog as well for a taste of her writing.

Part I: Beating the bullies in the school yard - on developing critical views, critiquing society, and cognitive dissonance in Thailand.

Part II: “It takes power to change meanings…”- on cultural adjustments, readership, and the construction of Thai culture.

Part III: “Are Thais such an exceptional human species?”- on the direction of Thai society, “swamps of confusion,” and the role of expatriates in Thailand.

Part III: 'Are Thais such an exceptional human species?'

…on the direction of Thai society, “swamps of confusion,” and the role of expatriates in Thailand.

CityNews recently had the opportunity to interview Kaewmala, an outspoken Thai writer who first made headlines with her provocative book on Thai sexuality, Thai Sex Talk.

Since then, Kaewmala has gone on to write about societal and political issues in Thailand, broaching such topics as Thailand’s failing education system, pop-culture scandals, and constitutional language. She regularly contributes to news website AsianCorrespondent.com, as well as the English version of Prachathai. Self-described as “unapologetically liberal”, Kaewmala is perhaps one of the few Thai female critics writing cogently on Thai issues in English today – acting as a much-needed bridge for both Thais and English-speakers/readers to discuss Thailand’s many social hang-ups, both amusing and controversial.

This three-part interview covers such topics as the construction of Thai culture, the role of expats in Thailand, and, of course, Kaewmala herself. Don’t forget to check out Kaewmala’s blog as well for a taste of her writing.

Part II: “It takes power to change meanings…”

… on cultural adjustments, readership, and the construction of Thai culture.

CityNews recently had the opportunity to interview Kaewmala, an outspoken Thai writer who first made headlines with her provocative book on Thai sexuality, Thai Sex Talk.

Self-described as “unapologetically liberal”, Kaewmala is perhaps one of the few Thai female critics writing cogently on Thai issues in English today – acting as a much-needed bridge for both Thais and English-speakers/readers to discuss Thailand’s many social hang-ups, both amusing and controversial.

This three-part interview covers such topics as the construction of Thai culture, the role of expats in Thailand, and, of course, Kaewmala herself. Don’t forget to check out Kaewmala’s blog as well for a taste of her writing.

Part I: Beating the bullies in the school yard - on developing critical views, critiquing society, and cognitive dissonance in Thailand.

Part II:“It takes power to change meanings…” - on cultural adjustments, readership, and the construction of Thai culture.

Part III:“Are Thais such an exceptional human species?”- on the direction of Thai society, “swamps of confusion,” and the role of expatriates in Thailand.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

V Creative Agency - Articles: Power Sports Vehicles Wow China’s Thrill Seeking Rich
The rich have a great appetite for risk and for novel experiences. This bodes well for Bombardier Recreational Products of Canada. The company designs watercraft, outboard engines, snowmobiles, and ATVs and distributes to more than 100 countries. Now, it’s setting its sights on the Chinese luxury industry, and has just recently opened an office in downtown Shanghai.

POKHARA, Nepal (AP) — Gays, lesbians, transgender people and their supporters marched in a Nepalese town Friday to demand recognition as a third gender in citizen certificates, to allow same-sex marriage and to criminalize discrimination based on sexual preference.

Dressed in colorful clothes, laden with beads and other jewelry, they danced to Bollywood music played over loudspeakers as they marched for about 3 kilometers (2 miles) though the center of Pokhara, a resort town 200 kilometers (125 miles) west of the capital, Katmandu.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Straight from New York, NARS has brought their city-chic store concept to Hong Kong. Following its grand opening last week, the NARS flagship store in Pacific Place is now the biggest NARS outlet in Hong Kong.With hardwood floors, a fireplace and floor-to-ceiling mirrors, the new monochromatic store channels the style of a modern New York apartment to make you feel right at home when browsing through their make-up counters.

Allyson Felix: Felix's profile soared after her controversial tie with Jeneba Tarmoh for the third and final spot on the 100-meter team, but she was already bold-ink news in the track world.
The remarkably versatile sprinter has won consecutive silver medals in the 200-meter dash and hopes to make it gold in London. For the second Olympics in a row she'll enter as the pre-race favorite, this time after running a world-leading 21.69 at U.S. Olympic Trials.Lolo Jones: The gorgeous, charismatic Jones became a crossover media sensation after divulging to HBO's Real Sports that she's a virgin. The confession turned her into one of London's biggest stars, but it won't likely lead to the podium. Jones barely qualified for the U.S. team and her times this season are well off the medal pace.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Shui Jing Fang, the oldest distiller of popular Chinese liquor baijiu, sold a controlling stake in the brand to Diageo with the intentions of bringing the 52 percent proof white spirit to the west through a UK distribution deal. Diago now owns 53 percent in Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing Group, the largest shareholder in Sichuan Shui Jing Fang.

Many of the economies in Asia are faring well despite the financial trouble that much of the West finds itself in. Countries and municipalities in the East are finding that they still have capital to invest in their own resources and development. In many cases, they even have funds to funnel into less developed economies.

Vanitytours.com - Articles: Thailand: The World’s Exotic Locations: Thailand has increasingly become of the most loved travel destinations in the world over the last decades. What makes the country so popular? Thailand is blessed with beautiful landscapes: valleys filled with swirling fogs and mists, attractive beaches and islands. In addition, it has rich history and culture.

Vanitytours.com - Articles: Andrej Pejic 2012: Pictures of 20-year-old Transgender Male Model: With the frenzy of media attention over the past year, 2012 is going to be a big year for gender-bending model Andrej Pejic – the only top-tier fashion model walking the runway as a man or as a woman at New York Fashion Week. After walking in runways for heavyweight designers, including John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier and gracing the covers of 14 magazines last year alone including an ad campaign for a Dutch push-up bra, FASHION'S man of the moment Andrej Pejic is shooting advertisement campaign for a lingerie brand as posing in a bright blue bikini on a New York rooftop.